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The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster.
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Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don't have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.
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The MuniciPALS will cover Toronto municipal politics every week and occasionally have guests on the show. Co hosted by Matthew King and Philip Mills.
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Rose City Politics is a weekly, hour-long show focused on the movers-and-shakers affecting the political scene. Municipal politics is the emphasis when you join panelists Kieran McKenzie, Paul Synnott, Pat Papadeas, Mark Boscariol, Don Merrifield and Doug Sartori as they dissect, debate, educate and inform on political happenings in Windsor and Essex County.
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KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.
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Jamie Schmale started his career covering news, municipal politics, and sports on FM Radio. Now, after entering politics he takes his seat behind the mic as host of Canada’s Conservative Podcast. Sit down with us and our host as we unpack Canada’s hottest topics, current events and discuss policy on the Blueprint.
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Municipal government: a trap that catches those too incompetent, too corrupt, too incompetent even for national politics. And the greatest of these, the mayor - the highest political office one can hope to reach with a truly oppositional personality or a crack addiction. Mattie Lubchansky, Riley Quinn and November Kelly are teaming up to make a podcast investigating these mayors. From petty Bonapartes to flagrant mafiosi, these are their stories. Every other week, we'll have an episode on th ...
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In this podcast, Paula Simons, an Independent senator from Alberta, sets out to debate and deconstruct some of the myths that define and bind her province.
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A podcast for curious Calgarians who want more than the daily news grind. Hosted by Jeremy Klaszus, founder and editor-in-chief of The Sprawl. Support our independent local journalism by becoming a Sprawl member today and pitching in a few dollars a month!
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You can find the region's most in-depth look at New York State politics and government each week on The Legislative Gazette. Hosted by David Guistina, the program features regular commentary by syndicated columnist and political scientist Dr. Alan Chartock. On each program, the award-winning WAMC News Team combines forces to bring you a wrap-up of the week's political news, the goings on in and around the legislature, and the stories that will keep you well-informed and in the know.
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Potholes & Politics: Local Maine Issues from A to Z is a podcast about municipalities in Maine and the people and policies that bring local government to your doorstep. Through stories, experiences, current events, and interviews with municipal officials this podcast will spotlight the everyday challenges and successes of local governments in our home state. Potholes & Politics is brought to you by Maine Municipal Association. Comments and suggested topics can be sent to mmapodcast@memun.org
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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction.
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Seeking Office is innovative storytelling and municipal news coverage from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Subscribe to Seeking Office on iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play.
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Two teens talking about the world one controversial issue at a time. Our podcast provides listeners with reliable information, unique perspectives, and interesting conversations. Come listen to find out how America’s youth views our world’s political and social issues.
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This podcast is brought to you by the Michigan Municipal League. Each week, we showcase insightful interviews on city innovations and politics, delve into the challenges of local government finance, share our members' amazing accomplishments, and take a fresh look at stories in the League's magazine.
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Intended Consequences is the official podcast of the StrategyCorp Institute. The podcast discusses practical provincial and Canadian policy ideas that achieve the actual goals they are designed to achieve with interesting guests and experts. The Institute aims to combine political acuity with policy recommendations to provide a one-stop shop for expert policy advice that is politically practical and possible to implement. StrategyCorp is a Canadian advisory firm that prides itself on being a ...
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Our mission is to provide education, information and dialogue that will create a supportive environment empowering people to help cats in their community. *For transcripts of most shows, visit https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/podcast/.
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The Spencer Latu Show is a progressive politics show that speaks truth to power. We provide much needed coverage, and media criticism of stories at the municipal, provincial, national and international level from the perspective of two progressive working class students; Spencer Latu and Ajeetpal Gill. We are based out of UBC in Vancouver BC.
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A podcast by Happy City St. John's, a non-profit based in St. John's, NL. We discuss municipal politics and government, urban planning and architecture, and many other topics affecting St. John's and beyond.
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Newsmakers and Guest Experts offer their insights and perspectives into the national and global discourse on politics, economics, education, social matters and comprehensive dialogues on cultural diversity and other essential issues of public interest like, poverty alleviation, unemployment rate and health related issues.
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Rural Broadband Today is a new podcast focused on one of the most important issues facing Rural America. It tells the stories of those working to bring broadband internet access within reach of every citizen. This interview-style show presents conversations with elected officials, industry experts and business leaders at the forefront of America’s efforts to solve the rural broadband challenge.
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Whether you live in Clarenville, Port Aux Basques, southern Labrador or any point in between...CBC Newfoundland Morning is for you. It's an upbeat, friendly start to your day. Bernice and Martin have the information you need, want and can't do without!
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What is it like to be a passionate politician fighting for change in BC? Bowinn Ma, British Columbia MLA, and Vancouver City Councillor Christine Boyle offer insights into what they’ve learned as young(er) women serving in elected office. A six-part limited series, People’s Pod: Politics for the People with Bowinn & Boyle is an outsider's inside look on the often opaque and complex world of political involvement. Whether you're thinking of putting your name on the ballot or just trying to un ...
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Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible throug ...
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The Renew Lehigh Valley brown bag series aims to provide an informal setting in which community members can learn about issues related to urban development and revitalization; smart growth; and regional collaboration within the Lehigh Valley.
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To the Point with Ed Mullins of the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association interviews on important topics, politics, and policing. The NYPD sergeant represents the first line of leadership in the world's largest municipal police department. For more than 150 years the three inverted Vs on their sleeves - commonly referred to as stripes or chevrons - indicate the sergeant's integral role in frontline leadership as it relates to public safety.
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Keep up with news, politics, and current events close to home. The District is WHIP's one-stop shop for state and local news discussion.
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Each year state and local governments spend $4 trillion dollars. Where does that money come from? Where does it go? Who manages it? And what do citizens and taxpayers have to show for it? In this podcast we explore the budgets, bonds, and bureaucrats at the heart of state and local public finance. The Public Money Pod is a production of the University of Chicago's Center for Municipal Finance. It is co-hosted by Liz Farmer and Justin Marlowe.
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Dig beneath the headlines and stories in The Yukon Star. Every Friday, in sync with the print edition, we chat with the editor, writers and other staff at the Star to uncover what’s behind the news. What are the key forces that shape Whitehorse, the Yukon, Canada, and the world today? Who are the newsmakers, both the ones you’ve heard of, and the ones you haven’t? What do you need to know to live, work, play, and contribute to our great community? Hosted by Ben Charland.
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Yándary Chatwin and Nina Barnes are the hosts of the new Real Women Run podcast. For the first season, they’re taking you across Utah and to introduce you to some of the amazing women serving in municipal government in our state. Join us as we go behind the scenes with women from Logan to St. George to learn about the work they are doing as mayors, council members, county clerks, and more. Whether you are interested in running for office or just want to better understand the ins and outs of ...
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Diplomatic Immunity: Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs Diplomatic Immunity is a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University. We bring you "frank and candid" conversations on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision makers globally. We talk to current and former diplomatic officials, scholars, and analysts and seek to understand how best to foster international cooperation in an age of global crises. Hosted ...
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The Vega Network (TVN) is an American news and commentary program on YouTube. Currently Hosted By Dylan Vega. The Host Dylan Vega uploads videos on a daily basis pertaining to US politics. Dylan Vega describes himself as a anarcho-syndicalist or libertarian socialist and often ridicules the mainstream media for having a "establishment bias". This is a podcast for The Vega Network where we will discuss current events and anything else that comes to mind. Support this podcast: https://podcaste ...
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The Red Review, brought to you by Socialist Action, brings the revolutionary struggle in Canada to life with street recordings, interviews, and deep analysis. Every three months, The Red Review releases seasonal analysis on the most important struggles in Canada and internationally, from struggles for Indigenous self-determination to resisting Canada imperialism. In between, we interview community organizers, authors, politicians, and unionists.
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Shields & Talbot is a podcast offering deeply rooted in educational equity and anti-racist transformation in schools for the benefit of all students; particularly youth of color. Episodes will consist of student and educator voices, co-conspirators and resources for all. Co-host Harold Shields has been an educator since his sophomore year of high school (Sunday school teacher, camp counselor, juvenile teacher, etc.). He taught Mastering Our Cultural Identity: African American Male Image and ...
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If you have a passion for all things housing-related, this podcast is an absolute must-listen as Property man Brian Gilmour & politician Steven Purcell bring you all the latest news from the world of housing. Hosted by a duo of knowledgeable experts, they dive deep into the fascinating world of Scottish housing, covering everything from affordable housing initiatives to innovative architectural designs. But here’s the best part: it’s not just for industry professionals! Whether you’re a home ...
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Our nation’s public institutions at nearly all levels are failing to be the proactive, thoughtful, strategic forces for good that they were founded to be. As a result, our society is currently incapable of effectively identifying and addressing our most pressing challenges, threats, and needs. Rethinking aims to provide those who work in public institutions or whose work relates to community and public problems, access to a completely nonpartisan, thoughtful, and critical place to question e ...
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Miguel Robles-Durán is an urbanist and Marxist urban theorist working at the intersections of urban political-ecology, unitary urbanism, and the design of social and environmentally just urban processes. He is a tenured Associate Professor of Urbanism at The New School / Parsons School of Design in New York City. Robles-Durán is founding partner and co-director of Urban Front, a transnational consultancy for urban justice. He is also a founding board member of The Shape of Cities to Come Ins ...
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Are Cats the Underdogs in Municipal Politics with Stuart Kroll, Animal Rights Advocate, Port Washington, Long Island
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"Our goal is to put as much public pressure on the town representatives as possible and to spread as much awareness as we can, because the more people that are aware of the problem, the more people are going to ask the town to do something about it." This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund and Tomahawk Traps. Are you ready to be inspired…
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This morning, Bryan revisits the importance of having a Will. This is because we are marking National Wills week. He will also answer the questions from last week’s show about how do insurance companies deal with members smoking Marijuana. Guest: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited…
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Youth Capital challenges Labour Department over funds for the Basic Education Employment Initiative
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We speak now to Youth Capital about a very important issue they have been following on the status of thousands of teaching assistants across the country. The organization wrote to the Acting Director General of the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) and the Commissioner of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) on the disbursement of funding …
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Compton Judge Transforms Courtroom Into Place Where Parent-Child Relationship Is Strengthened
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Babies and toddlers are removed from their homes and placed in the child welfare system far more than older kids. It’s a traumatic experience that takes place during a pivotal period of development. A judge in Compton is transforming the way she handles cases involving kids under three, by supporting their parents so they can better care for their …
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RI60: ANC WOMEN'S LEAGUE APPOINTS NEW PROVINCIAL TASK TEAM
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RISE fm’s Musa Sikhosana hosts our ever popular current affairs show RISE fm In 60 Minutes every weekday evening, 19h00-20h00, Mon-Thurs. RISE fm In 60 Minutes is a mixed bag of information with Musa expanding on the days top news stories and highlighting business, lifestyle & sport issues along with listener interaction. RISE fm…
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David Lepofsky joins The Agenda to talk about his own journey with disability and his work "Swimming Up Niagara Falls!" about the fight to include disability rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin
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Are the infrastructure projects in some Ontario cities worth the pain homeowners, businesses, and commuters are feeling? Ontario is steadily growing but its major roads and bridges need repair and new transit is sorely overdue. What is the cost to Ontarians and will the benefits outweigh years of inconvenience? For insight, we welcome: urban affair…
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Mastering the Drop Trap: Essential Skills for Feline Trapping - Part 1, with Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director, Neighborhood Cats
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"The drop trap is the most humane and effective way to trap those hard-to-catch cats, and once you’ve mastered it, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.” This episode is sponsored in part by Maddie’s Fund, The Acatemy, and Tomahawk Traps. Join Bryan Kortis and Suzi Richmond from Neighborhood Cats for a special broadcast of two-part webinar…
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A fight to maintain access to the seastacks in Bay St. George is finally over, as a new bridge is being installed
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A Bay St. George South woman has never been so happy to see an excavator. Heavy equipment rolled into the small community of Highlands recently, to make way for a new bridge over Shoal Point Brook. The existing bridge is dilapidated and a hazard, and government said it had to be removed. But the bridge is part of the only road access to a hidden ge…
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Fisheries scientists say the federal minister's powers to discard their work for political reasons have to be limited
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Twelve years ago, a group of scientists studied the way the federal government manages fish stocks. They concluded the powers of the fisheries minister must be limited. That's because past ministers routinely ignored scientific advice in favour of making politically-based decisions instead. Now, more than a decade later, the commercial cod fishery …
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Get ready, set, DEBATE! Municipalities NL is holding its second annual youth council debate
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Young adults in this province are taking a crack at municipal politics, in a manner of speaking. Members of the NL Youth Parliament will be delving into and debating municipal issues, as part of a partnership with Municipalities NL. It's the second annual Municipal Council Debate. Leah Patterson is director of social media for the NL Youth Parliame…
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Cute, maybe a little goofy looking, and everyone wants to see them. We'll hear about some research about puffins
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They're colourful, lively, and sometimes a little goofy. Puffins are sometimes referred to as "clowns of the sea." But they are incredible birds. Jill Taylor is studying the social behavior and individual recognition of Atlantic puffins.She is a researcher and field technician at Memorial University.…
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Parks Canada told us why one trail area in Gros Morne is so bad, you'll be fined for hiking there
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On Monday we heard concerns about a trail closure in Gros Morne National Park. The Wallace Brook sections of trail were closed several years ago when the Green Gardens trail was re-routed. Green Gardens trail is between Woody Point and Trout River. But experienced hikers have still used the old trail, which had experienced erosion and had not been …
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As Negotiations Continue, Animation Union Looks To Close Gender Gap
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The Animation Guild, which represents thousands of animation artists, writers and technicians, is restarting negotiations with Hollywood studios on Monday. Hollywood’s been churning out animated hits since the 1930’s. And since this heyday certain jobs have been dominated by women. There's now growing evidence that a historical gender bias could be…
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The House of Commons Returns with Less Confidence
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We begin the 10th season of Intended Consequences by looking at the return of the House of Commons. There was no shortage of political news over the summer, including the end of the Supply and Confidence Agreement between the Liberals and the NDP. Andrew Steele, Garry Keller and Nasha Brownridge join the podcast to discuss the political dynamics at…
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What is happening to our education system? Focus: As political parties threaten each other over the BELA Bill, another matter that may fall through the cracks is that thousands of teachers stand to lose their jobs. This follows reports of provincial budget cuts. The Western Cape is one of the provinces that have already been notified, while other p…
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Last year we spoke to the Tshiamiso Trust, which was setup to payout compensation funds to former mineworkers who contracted silicosis and tuberculosis while working for some of the mines in the country. So far it has paid out R1.5-billion since it started processing claims in 2021. These funds are not only for South African mine workers, but also …
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Targeted Improvement in Financial Reporting, with Joel Black
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This week we're joined by Joel Black, chair of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). He talks to us about the GASB and the important work it does for state and local governments. We also discuss recent research at the GASB, areas for improvement in financial reporting, and what we can expect from the GASB in the future. In Ripped from…
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Show me the money! Gander teen earns a $125K scholarship to study at a mainland university
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In many ways, a young man from Gander is like other university students. Evan Ralph is busy with classes and his studies these days. But there's one thing he doesn't have to be AS concerned about, and that's the cost of tuition,...books,...living in residence. The graduate of Gander Collegiate had already put in a lot of hard work to earn a major s…
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People got the chance to visit local farms and see where their food comes from
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On Sunday, people got to hear lots of "moos," "b-a-a-a-hs" and "clucks, " as farms throughout the province opened their gates and let members of their communities in. Atlantic Open Farm Day shows people first-hand where their food comes from. CBC’s Amy Feehan stopped by Robbins Family Farm in Deer Lake and spoke with co-owner Terri-Lynn Robbins.…
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Hikers often carry a lot with them. Now, hiking in one area of Gros Morne could carry a fine
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If you're looking for somewhere to hike in Gros Morne, Parks Canada can tell you one place NOT to go. The national park announced earlier this month that part of the old Green Gardens trail is not only re-routed, it's closed and off-limits. In fact, the park says there's a 150-dollar fine for trespassing on the Wallace Brook section of trail. That …
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A Gros Morne marine conservation group gets a boost from Ottawa
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The federal government is spending 1.7 million dollars to help a marine conservation group based in the Gros Morne region. Atlantic Healthy Oceans Initiative, also known as AHOI, is a non-profit group that does work in Western Newfoundland to protect the health of oceans. It will use the new federal money to expand its programs. Long Range Mountain…
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This week, Mack and Stephanie speak with Coun. Andrew Knack about his decision not to seek re-election in next year's municipal election. They also discuss the city's $34 million budget shortfall. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Andrew Knack @andrewknack Andrew Knack on LinkedIn The Toughest Decision I've Ever Made — Andrew Knack Budg…
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As Immigration Grabs the National Spotlight, California Forges its Own Path on the Issue
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Democrats and Republicans are using immigration as a political flashpoint, as we approach election day in November. Meanwhile, California has been on the front lines of the issue for decades, and it has taken some unique approaches to help those that have made the journey to make the Golden State their new home. Police have arrested a man they susp…
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Public Service Commission responds to Impact of late payment of small businesses
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On Monday we received a couple of calls from entrepreneurs complaining about the devastating impact of late payments from the government to their business. A very worrying report by the National Treasury has revealed that in 2023/24 national and provincial departments failed to pay R35bn to suppliers within 30 days, as required by law. Guest: Mr Ca…
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This morning, we try something new. We venture into classical music and more specifically - Opera. This genre is in full bloom in South Africa as many talented performers have made a breakthrough on international stages around the world: Pretty Yende, Zanne Stapelberg, Phumeza Matshikiza, Golda Schultz and many more. Our next guest is renowned in h…
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Training Ontario's Way Out of the Family Doctor Crisis
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Research shows that 2.5 million people in Ontario don't have access to a family doctor. This number is expected to nearly double in two years. Last year, Queen's University partnered with Lakeridge Health to create a new family medicine program and help train Ontario's next generation of family physicians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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A new report by Desjardins Economic Studies finds that not enough housing is being built for students. The Agenda interviews the co-author of the report to look at what's behind this housing shortage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin
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Is Higher Education Still Worth Pursuing?
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Should students still pursue a university or college education? The Agenda looks at all sides of a very complicated question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin
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It's nearly harvest time. We met two apple farmers from Jamestown, ahead of Open Farm Day
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If you want to know more about where your food comes from, this weekend is your chance. Sunday, September 15 is Open Farm Day and more than a dozen farms in this province will open up their gates to welcome visitors. Crooked Branch Orchard in Jamestown produces apples. The CBC's Gavin Simms recently met up with orchard owners, John and Valerie Barr…
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